Akzo Nobel Coatings International has been granted a patent for a chip-resistant powder topcoat on a steel substrate having a corrosion resistant powder coating basecoat thereon. The topcoat is comprised of the cured or fused product of a ...
Tags: Construction, Decoration, Coatings
The global market for biocides is expected to reach $10,745.7 million by 2020, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. Growing population coupled with growing concerns for industrial waste water treatment is expected to drive ...
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The Supervisory Board of Akzo Nobel N.V. announced that Keith Nichols, chief financial officer and member of the board of management, has decided to step down at the end of June after eight highly successful years with the company. ...
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The Dow Chemical Company took an active part in the 17th international chemical exhibition “Khimia-2013” (October 28-31, 2013 Moscow Expocentre), showcasing at the stand latest technological advances and the comprehensive ...
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Decorative coatings or architectural coatings are the finishes and paints that are applied on commercial and residential buildings. They are mainly used to add colors to the room and make them attractive and fresh and to serve as protection ...
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The global glass market is expected to be the largest consumer and driver of soda ash business to 2018 and beyond. Global soda ash demand is expected to increase from around 55m tpa today to more than 65m tpa by 2018, while the capacity ...
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Akzo Nobel N.V. reported third quarter revenues of €3,778 million, 5 percent lower compared with the same period last year. The decrease was a consequence of adverse currency effects and divestments. Lower restructuring costs and ...
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Akzo Nobel NV Monday said it swung back to a net profit in the third quarter as the Dutch company, one of the world's leading paint and coatings makers, made faster-than-expected progress in cutting costs in a wide-reaching restructuring of ...
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AkzoNobel Wood Finishes and Adhesives' Pamela Martin, left, international color design manager, Milton Bryant, senior color stylist, and Bob Averett, international marketing manager, look at samples and product renderings in AkzoNobel's ...
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Coatings giant PPG Industries Inc. (PPG - Analyst Report) recently unveiled its new residential glass website, www.ppgglass.com, which features better navigation along with integrated links and functionality to help homeowners purchase ...
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Flowserve Corporation, a provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, announced that its board of directors has elected Leif E. Darner as a member of the board. With the addition of Darner, the ...
Akzo Nobel N.V. reported a four percent decrease in revenues in the second quarter compared with the same period last year. The company reported that this was due to divestments and adverse currencies against a backdrop of continued ...
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Qionglai, Sichuan Province, and Akzo Nobel N.V May 22 signed a paint production base cooperation agreement in Chengdu, which will build the largest paint base in western China. With a total investment of EUR 40 million by Akzo Nobel and ...
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PPG Industries has finalized the acquisition of the North American architectural coatings business of Akzo Nobel N.V., Amsterdam, in a deal valued at $1.05 billion. “We are pleased to have successfully completed this acquisition, ...
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Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Competitive Intelligence: Global Paint and Coatings Market Outlook and Leading Supplier Strategies, Marketing Tactics, and Technological Know-How" report to their offering. ...